Chief Information Officer

Where Career Fulfillment and Work-Life Integration Meet Outdoor Adventure in

The Natural Wonder of Northern Arizona

North Country HealthCare is transforming healthcare for rural Arizona as a Primary Care, Federally Qualified Teaching Health Center. We provide Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Dental, Physical Therapy, and Behavioral Health services to the under-served population throughout northern Arizona. We believe in practicing integrative care in an inclusive culture. We treat some of the most vulnerable rural populations in the United States while supporting North Country's mission. We are proud of our Family Medicine Physician Residency, our medical education programs, and our passionate team.

Flagstaff has a population of 80,000 and sits at an elevation of 7,000 feet. The city has a true four-season climate which allows residents to enjoy year-round outdoor activities including 8 national parks within a 2-hour drive, hiking, biking, climbing, water and snow sports.

Description

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for the overall leadership, vision, and oversight of Information Systems and Information Technology (IS/IT) across the organization, ensuring strategic technology plans align with the organization's mission, vision, and values. The CIO also serves as the organization's Information Security Officer, providing strategic vision and tactical direction to maintain the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all information systems. As a leader, the CIO develops and maintains effective and collaborative relationships with other department leadership, external partners, and department personnel, from a focus of service excellence. As an active and contributing member of senior leadership, the CIO will serve as a strategic partner and demonstrate the ability to see the big picture in terms of consequences and scope when planning for the future and responding to problems, implementing the changes necessary for the future growth and success of the organization. The CIO promotes a positive organizational culture, is committed to quality services, and represents the organization in appropriate forums.

Duties

• Functions as a strategic and collaborative member of the executive leadership team, providing support and direction of IS/IT and data analytics, while removing barriers to execution.
• Provides the strategic planning, coordination, and implementation of all IS/IT and data analytics, in alignment with North Country's mission and strategic initiatives.
• Develops, implements, and monitors a strategic, comprehensive enterprise information security and IT risk management program, maintaining compliance with applicable standards and regulatory requirements.
• Establishes strategic and operational goals for the Health IT department and ensures they are successfully accomplished in accordance with the established priorities, timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Oversees the Health IT project management program, ensuring effective processing, prioritization, oversight and management of all projects and initiatives involving IS/IT and data.
• Oversees the organization's data strategy and governance efforts, ensuring cross-functional collaboration between programs and departments.
• Develops and monitors the comprehensive operating and capital budgets for all IS/IT, ensuring ongoing analysis and review of the costs to achieve positive financial results.
• Monitors for and pursues grant/external funding opportunities to support cost-efficient advancement of IS/IT.
• Cultivates organizational change management, innovation and continual process improvement with the use of technology, integrations, and workflow automation.
• Accountable for the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the IS/IT and data relied upon to accomplish the organization's mission, including compliance with all applicable state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for establishing, maintaining and testing the organization's Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Cybersecurity Incident Response Plans.
• Acts as the Information Security Officer and assigned HIPAA Security Official, responsible for the development and implementation of the policies and procedures required by the organization's Data Governance Policy and the HIPAA Security Rule.
• Maintains constant awareness of latest developments, advances and trends in healthcare and IT, including federal and state legislation, to ensure optimal professional effectiveness and competence.
• Manages IS/IT staffing, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, learning and development, evaluation, and coaching.
• Establishes and maintains productive relationships with IS/IT vendors and external entities, with the goal of continually improving services/partnerships and maximizing ROI in furtherance of the organization's mission.

Requirements

• Five-year technical degree (i.e. bachelors) or equivalent experience required. In such fields such as engineering, science, computer engineering, etc. Completion of accredited security-related trainings (i.e. ISC2, CompTIA, etc.)
• Ten years of related experience and/or training
• Five years of related management experience
• Microsoft, CISSP, CCNA certifications preferred
• Experience with the evaluation, implementation, operation, and training related to electronic health record systems
• Demonstrated experience with technology infrastructure planning and strategic planning, overseeing IT risk management and security programs, policy development, and project management preferably in a healthcare environment
• Proven experience as CIO or similar managerial role
• Excellent knowledge of IT systems and infrastructure, including cloud technologies
• Background in designing/developing/implementing IT systems
• Solid understanding of data analysis, budgeting and business operations
• Superior analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• A strong strategic and business mindset
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to translate complex concepts to business leaders
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities

Compensation

Starting at $163,200/yr+ DOE

Benefits

North Country HealthCare is proud to offer a full range of benefits to our full and part-time employees beginning day one, including:

• Medical insurance for as little as $5 per paycheck.
• Dental and Vision insurance.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Stay supplemental coverage.
• Employer-paid life insurance, disability, and Employee Assistance Program.
• 401k with a 4% employer match.
• Up to $5,250 towards student loan repayment or educational tuition reimbursement annually, professional development support, and internal career growth opportunities
• Additionally, employees earn up to seven weeks of paid time off annually, with accrual beginning on day one.

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you're excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.

North Country HealthCare is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.

North Country HealthCare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at humanresources@nchcaz.org. Please do not send resumes to this email address.